Electric Blankets

[wimminrule]

I've had to replace two Sunbeams in two years. Don't want to buy another. What kind do you have? I was looking at this (http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6357&itemType=PRODUCT&searchid=inceptor) but DANG - so expensive!! I kind of think I'd make up for it in heating costs, since I spend a lot of time in my bedroom anyway. I just want something that will freaking last more than one season, and Sunbeam ain't doing it for me.

[Mootzee]

I received a mattress pad heater last year for Christmas. I like it a lot! It goes on the mattress under the fitted sheet. Mine has dual controls for each side of the bed. I'm not sure how much they cost though.

[wimminrule]

Hmm - what brand? I'm going to try to connive an early Christmas present out of my family! :right:

[Rebecca]

Dave won't let me buy one. :cry:

It's fine when he's home, but when he's not, which is half the time, I freeze!

[Rebecca]

I just realized I'm making Dave sound like a jerk. :laugh: It's just that he's such a hot sleeper...And I do manage when he's gone...I just bundle up more.

[wimminrule]

Rebecca - no worries. :D I didn't take it that way.

Yeah, K - those Sunbeams are TOTAL POS!! :pissed:

[Allison]

heated blankets? :confused:

ahhh, that's right. It's not 95 DEGREES everywhere else, today.

[Sheba]

Mmmm...WOW!

I've been using an electric plaid laprug I got at Walmart for $15? for over 3 years now. It goes nonstop about 80% of the time in the winter (too lazy/forgetful to turn it off when I get up) covers 1/2 a kingsized bed. Works great & has a dial for setting low to hot & everything.

Check out one of those. That way when you get hot you can kick it off or shove it to the side without having a mountainous thermal blanket to clamber out from under.

PS it's also machine washable too. It doesn't get as hot as a "real" blanket but if it's under a cover it gets DAMN hot! which logically is where you want it anyhow, between the sheet & your real blanket.

EDIT: DH said I was wrong we paid about $25 for the laprug. I didn't think it was that much but it's been a few years. Hmmm. Also flax seed beanbags are the bomb-diggity!!!! I'm madly in love with ours :love: I got it for DH's back but it's a great bed warmer & very nice during TOM for achy bellies. I've started firing it up almost every night (I stay cold) mmmmm! No more cold feet in bed ;)

[Sheba]

Temperature-Controlled Electric Throw: You're in Control

Unlike other electric throws that automatically adjust the heat for you, but rarely to your liking, our throw puts you in control of the temperature. It will never shut off before you are warm and cozy. 80% acrylic, 20% polyester. Machine wash and dry. Imported.
Features:
Easy-to-read analog temperature control
Measures 50"x62"
Our cozy electric throw will never shut off before you are warmed up.
Item No. Product Qty Options Price
39888 Electric Throw 01234567891011121314151617181920 Select a Color Burgundy Plaid Natural Plaid Navy Plaid $59.95

Ummmm...try a different store, these prices are INSANE. $60 for a laprug!??!?!?!?

[Kate]

forget those electric blankets--buy a good quality down comforter. Overstock usually has them cheaper.

They are almost wieghtless (my kids call them cloud blankets) and so snuggly, warm in winter and still perfect in the fall and spring.

My DH has been to 2 house fire started by electric blankets, one of the fires was fatal.

Be careful :hug:

[Kate]

At very least,don't leave them on for more then 8 hrs. and put a smoke dector in every bedroom.[/fire paranoid since I hear too many stories]

[wimminrule]

I put mine on an electric timer at the wall. Otherwise I'd forget and leave it on all day. :rolleyes: I'm allergic to down, so that's out.

Thanks for the link, K! :)

[Kate]

you deserve timer rep!